mikhailark

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Pairing streamer
@ghdprentice - the device appears to be wired only.   
Pairing streamer
I assume the device is connected to you network via Ethernet cable (from the manufacturer site I don't see any WiFi antennae). You can log on to your router and check if the router sees the device and assigned it an IP address.  
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
@facten exactly. So are they deliberately degrading quality of their expensive gear OR they are actually good engineers and know their stuff? No, what a strange thought. i hear bits in “musical” network routers are different too.   
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
Does Nelson Pass supply his $$$$ amplifier with fancy cables? Nope. Just a thought.  
Vinyl sounds better (shots fired)
@russ69 - just record it to reel-to-reel and no pops!  
Room Treatment
Acoustic panels absorb while diffusers reflect signal (scatter)  
Room Treatment
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Handbook-Acoustics-Seventh-Everest/dp/1260473597  
Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ?
@inna - how do you calibrate "same volume"? Literally 1% of sensitivity difference makes it well audible. And yes, tube distortions add to the sound.  
The DAC Scam - Almost everyone believes the hype
Diminishing returns. Is Rolls Royce better than BMW? Only for you to know and decide.  
Recommendation for phono stage
Pass Labs  
Vinyl sounds better (shots fired)
Remember that vinyl often simply mastered better. Not apples to apples. Correct comparison is to take LP, record it in 96/24 in pro equipment like TASCAM, then play back both through high quality DAC.  
Any opinions on NAD quality?
Love my T778 receiver.  
How long should high quality speakers last?
Dunno my Tannoy D700 perform perfectly fine since 1998  
Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ?
Perhaps it is simply more sensitive at input voltage and just sounds louder?  
Is there any such thing as a bad sounding DAC these days?
@markwd - why do you think I care about your opinion?